Team Never Quit Anthony Robles: Unstoppable – The Wrestler Born With One Leg Who Became An NCAA Champion and Inspired The Nation
Sep 3, 2025
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Unstoppable: Anthony Robles on Defying the Odds and Dominating the Mat
In this week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus, Melanie, and Hunter welcome NCAA wrestling champion and three-time All-American Anthony Robles. Born with one leg, Anthony refused to let his circumstances define him, instead rewriting the rules of perseverance and grit to capture the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Championship for Arizona State University—earning the nickname “The Beast.”
Anthony’s story of resilience has inspired millions, chronicled in his autobiography Unstoppable and the upcoming feature film of the same name. Beyond the mat, he has built a powerful platform as a motivational speaker, Nike athlete, and member of President Obama’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, as well as a respected NCAA wrestling analyst for ESPN and the Pac-12 Network.
In this conversation, Anthony shares the mindset that propelled him to the top of collegiate wrestling as well as lessons on perseverance, faith, and unlocking hidden potential.
Anthony Robles’ journey is a testament to the phrase “never quit,” proving that true strength lies in heart and determination.
Tune in for a powerful dose of inspiration from a man who embodies the spirit of resilience.
In this episode you will hear:
• My mom always told me growing up that God made me this way for a reason. (3:26)
• Every single challenge I’ve faced was a puzzle. I could figure it out. There’s nothing that I couldn’t do. (3:35)
• She [My mom] would say “You never let a challenge become an excuse to say I can’t do it.” (6:15)
• I had frustration and rage in me, but I was able to channel that, and use it for wrestling. (7:43)
• If I quit now, I’m proving a lot of people right. (7:56)
• I don’t know where I’d be right now without those individuals who did support me. (12:19)
• My goal in my junior year was nothing but state champion. (13:26)
• I received a stack of letters from a group of 3rd graders who were shown the movie. They were writing me as their hero of the week. That, for me, opened my eyes to finally understand that I was wrestling for a bigger cause and a bigger purpose than just a bracket or a medal to put around my neck. (22:05)
• I don’t want to look back with regret thinking “Man, I wish I had done more.” (26:57)
• I want my son to look up to me and say “I want to be like my dad one day.” (27:25)
• [My mom] was the best coach I could have ever asked for in my life. (31:21)
• My message is the word “Unstoppable”. It’s the fact that we all wrestle with a challenge, (39:10)
• If you’re unchallenged, you’re unchanged. (39:50)
• [Marcus] “Man, you don’t have a message – you ARE the message.” (40:07)
• Greatness is not measured by trophies; it’s not measured by getting first place. It’s just knowing you gave your very best. (42:03)
Support Anthony:
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IG: arobles125
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In this week’s episode of the Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus, Melanie, and Hunter welcome NCAA wrestling champion and three-time All-American Anthony Robles. Born with one leg, Anthony refused to let his circumstances define him, instead rewriting the rules of perseverance and grit to capture the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Championship for Arizona State University—earning the nickname “The Beast.”
Anthony’s story of resilience has inspired millions, chronicled in his autobiography Unstoppable and the upcoming feature film of the same name. Beyond the mat, he has built a powerful platform as a motivational speaker, Nike athlete, and member of President Obama’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, as well as a respected NCAA wrestling analyst for ESPN and the Pac-12 Network.
In this conversation, Anthony shares the mindset that propelled him to the top of collegiate wrestling as well as lessons on perseverance, faith, and unlocking hidden potential.
Anthony Robles’ journey is a testament to the phrase “never quit,” proving that true strength lies in heart and determination.
Tune in for a powerful dose of inspiration from a man who embodies the spirit of resilience.
In this episode you will hear:
• My mom always told me growing up that God made me this way for a reason. (3:26)
• Every single challenge I’ve faced was a puzzle. I could figure it out. There’s nothing that I couldn’t do. (3:35)
• She [My mom] would say “You never let a challenge become an excuse to say I can’t do it.” (6:15)
• I had frustration and rage in me, but I was able to channel that, and use it for wrestling. (7:43)
• If I quit now, I’m proving a lot of people right. (7:56)
• I don’t know where I’d be right now without those individuals who did support me. (12:19)
• My goal in my junior year was nothing but state champion. (13:26)
• I received a stack of letters from a group of 3rd graders who were shown the movie. They were writing me as their hero of the week. That, for me, opened my eyes to finally understand that I was wrestling for a bigger cause and a bigger purpose than just a bracket or a medal to put around my neck. (22:05)
• I don’t want to look back with regret thinking “Man, I wish I had done more.” (26:57)
• I want my son to look up to me and say “I want to be like my dad one day.” (27:25)
• [My mom] was the best coach I could have ever asked for in my life. (31:21)
• My message is the word “Unstoppable”. It’s the fact that we all wrestle with a challenge, (39:10)
• If you’re unchallenged, you’re unchanged. (39:50)
• [Marcus] “Man, you don’t have a message – you ARE the message.” (40:07)
• Greatness is not measured by trophies; it’s not measured by getting first place. It’s just knowing you gave your very best. (42:03)
Support Anthony:
https://anthonyrobles.com/
IG: arobles125
Support TNQ
- IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13
- https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit
Sponsors:
- Prizepicks (TNQ)
- Dripdrop.com/TNQ
- meetfabiric.com/TNQ
- cargurus.com/TNQ
- armslist.com/TNQ
- partnersinbuilding.com
- Navyfederal.org
- - You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or Target.com
- WARFARE IN THEATERS APRIL 11th
Watch Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JER0Fkyy3tw
First Look Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3DWuqiAUKg&t=3s
- - PXGapparel.com/TNQ
- bruntworkwear.com/TNQ
- Selectquote.com/TNQ
- Groundnews.com/TNQ
- You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or Target.com
- shipsticks.com/TNQ
- Robinhood.com/gold
- strawberry.me/TNQ
- stopboxusa.com {TNQ}
- ghostbed.com/TNQ [TNQ]
- kalshi.com/TNQ
- joinbilt.com/TNQ
- Tonal.com [TNQ]
- greenlight.com/TNQ
- PDSDebt.com/TNQ
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- Shadyrays.com [TNQ]
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